Step-by-step

1. 1

   Eject SIM Card Tray

   1 min

   Insert a SIM eject tool into the hole on the bottom frame edge next to the tray. Press firmly to pop the tray out, then remove it completely.

2. 2

   Heat Rear Cover

   3 min

   Apply heat to the outer edges of the plastic back cover using a heat gun or hairdryer for 2 to 3 minutes to soften the adhesive.

3. 3

   Slice Back Cover Adhesive

   5 min

   Attach a suction cup to the lower rear panel and pull up to create a gap. Insert an opening pick and slide it around the perimeter to cut the adhesive.

4. 4

   Remove Rear Panel

   2 min

   Gently lift the plastic rear panel away from the frame and set it aside on a clean surface.

5. 5

   Unscrew Wireless Coil Assembly

   3 min

   Use a Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove the screws securing the upper midframe and attached wireless charging pad.

6. 6

   Remove Upper Midframe

   2 min

   Pry up the edges of the upper midframe using a plastic spudger and lift the assembly off the phone.

7. 7

   Disconnect Battery Flex Cable

   1 min

   Use the pointed end of a spudger to pop the battery flex connector straight up from its motherboard socket.

8. 8

   Unscrew Loudspeaker Module

   2 min

   Remove all Phillips screws holding the loudspeaker enclosure at the bottom of the device.

9. 9

   Remove Loudspeaker

   2 min

   Insert a spudger under the notch of the loudspeaker housing and pry it up from the chassis.

10. 10

    Disconnect Display and Interconnect Flex Cables

    3 min

    Pry up the display connector and both main interconnect ribbon cables from the motherboard and sub-board.

11. 11

    Unscrew Motherboard

    2 min

    Remove the single Phillips screw holding the main circuit board to the internal frame.

12. 12

    Extract Mainboard Assembly

    3 min

    Carefully lift the motherboard out of the frame by its edges to avoid damaging the cameras or nearby flex cables.

13. 13

    Unscrew Sub-Board

    2 min

    Remove the Phillips screws locking the lower daughterboard and USB-C port in place.

14. 14

    Remove Sub-Board

    2 min

    Lift the daughterboard out from the bottom bay of the frame.

15. 15

    Remove Vibration Motor

    2 min

    Use fine-tip tweezers to gently pry the small haptic vibration motor out of its frame recess.

16. 16

    Remove Earpiece Speaker

    3 min

    Apply light heat to the top front of the display, then pry the earpiece speaker out of the top slot using tweezers.

17. 17

    Pry Out Battery

    5 min

    Apply high-concentration isopropyl alcohol around the battery edges to dissolve adhesive, then pry it out using a flat plastic tool.

18. 18

    Transfer Small Parts to New Frame Assembly

    4 min

    Press the earpiece speaker and vibration motor into their corresponding slots on the replacement screen assembly frame.

19. 19

    Secure Circuit Boards

    4 min

    Seat the sub-board and mainboard into the new screen frame and secure them with their Phillips screws.

20. 20

    Mount Battery and Connect Ribbon Cables

    4 min

    Apply fresh adhesive tape to the battery well, place the battery into position, and snap all display and interconnect flex cables into place.

21. 21

    Reattach Loudspeaker

    3 min

    Position the loudspeaker module over the daughterboard area and tighten all original retaining screws.

22. 22

    Reinstall Upper Midframe

    3 min

    Reconnect the battery cable, align the upper wireless charging midframe, and drive in all remaining Phillips screws.

23. 23

    Adhere Rear Panel

    4 min

    Clean remaining adhesive off the back cover edge, apply new pre-cut adhesive strips, and press the back cover firmly onto the phone frame.